Just moved here? Start with these
The five things worth doing in your first week, in the order they matter.
1. Utilities
Set up electric, water and sewer — providers and phone numbers are listed above.
2. Homestead
If you own and occupy the home as your permanent residence as of January 1, file for the homestead exemption by March 1; buy later in the year and you file for the following year — Lee County Property Appraiser ↗.
3. License & vehicle
Update your driver license and vehicle registration to your new address — FLHSMV ↗.
4. Voter registration
Register or update your address with the Lee County Supervisor of Elections ↗.
5. Evacuation zone
Confirm your exact address on the county’s official zone lookup ↗ before storm season.
Every link goes to the official government source (checked Aug 2026).
